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Veggie and Cilantro Hummus Sandwiches

SUBMITTED BY: The Messy Cook PHOTO BY: The Messy Cook

"I recreated this deliciously refreshing vegetable sandwich from my favorite bakery. The cool crispness is perfect anytime of the year!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  45 Min
READY IN  45 Min
Original recipe yield 2 sandwiches

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained, rinsed
  • 1/8 cup tahini
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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  • 4 slices bread
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2/3 cup shredded lettuce

DIRECTIONS

  1. To prepare the cilantro hummus, place the garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and paprika into a blender. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of water, lemon juice, and the cilantro. Puree until smooth, and set aside.
  2. Whisk together 1/4 cup of water, vinegar, 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, sugar, 1 pinch of salt, and sesame oil in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cucumber, tomato, and red onion. Toss to coat the vegetables in the dressing.
  3. Spread two slices of bread with the cilantro hummus, and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Top with shredded lettuce and the vegetable mixture. Pour on additional dressing to taste, and top with the remaining slice of bread.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2008 by The Messy Cook
FROM THE RECIPE MAKER: You may also substitute unmarinaded sliced avocados in the place of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2008 by Ford Prefect
Found the hummus to be a far too salty. Had to add tahini, oil, lemon juice to cut it. I like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2008 by Tobycooks
I didn't make the sandwich but I made the Hummus, Boy was it a hit, even with those who didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2008 by VIVNIDHI
This is the best hummus I have tasted, and I have tried a lot of them. What it needs is a tsp.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by Melanie
This IS really really good. I was a little skeptical with the strong sesame oil and cilantro.... MORE


 
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The Messy Cook
Photo by The Messy Cook
Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: Aberdeen, Maryland, USA
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Nutritional Information
Veggie and Cilantro Hummus Sandwiches

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 602

  • Total Fat: 25.2g
  • Cholesterol: 17mg
  • Sodium: 2228mg
  • Total Carbs: 80.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 10.6g
  • Protein: 17.4g

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